Kiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time low
The largest category within beer to decline was beer with alcohol levels above 5%, falling 27% year on…
One dead after car hits parked vehicle and flips in Hillsborough crash
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Aussie Butcher New Lynn owner hits out over $320 shoplifting incident
The Margan Ave store, which opened in 2008, took home a trove of top honours including three gold…
Seven-metre swells possible as severe weather hits Wellington
An orange heavy rain warning from 3pm Sunday until 7pm for the eastern hills of Wellington, also Wairarapa,…
Ruth Croft: On Mont Blanc ultra trail-running win, meditation and bulimia
Ruth Croft made history in 2025, winning the world’s biggest race in ultra trail-running: a 174km course crossing…
X hits back after France summons Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe
“The Paris Public Prosecutor’s office widely publicised the raid – making clear that today’s action was an abusive…
Rotorua Lakeside concert cancelled as funding shortfall hits free event
Che Fu at the Rotorua Lakeside 25 concert. Photo / File He said one option was to run…
Mother of four Marys hits back at critics of unusual baby name choice
Commenters had a range of reactions to the post, with some showing their support for the family and…
Firefighters get callouts as severe weather hits Canterbury
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China birth slump hits a2 Milk shares as investors eye 2027 impact – Stock Takes
China’s birth rate has suffered a structural decline over the years – a hangover from the one-child policy,…
Indonesian rupiah hits record low as central bank's independence questioned – Nikkei Asia
Indonesian rupiah hits record low as central bank’s independence questioned Nikkei AsiaRupiah Nears 17,000 as Central Bank Independence in…
Car hits parked vehicle and flips in Mount Maunganui, lane blocked
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